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Comment on Chargers: trouble at right tackle; injury update by Horse Tracks 11/20/09 – Orton, Buckhalter, Jordan miss practice; Marshall, Barrett (limited) return | Denver Broncos Blog

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:43:35 +0000

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Comment on Chargers: trouble at right tackle; injury update by Bolts & Hos updates | Swasted.com

Bolts & Hos updates | Swasted.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:07:47 +0000

[...] Right tackle Jeromey Clary missed practiced again Thursday due to an ankle sprain, which puts Sunday’s playing prospects in jeopardy. He hasn’t seen action since the second half of last week’s game, when he hurt his ankle. “I would expect him to potentially take some snaps tomorrow or on Saturday before we leave for Denver,” Chargers head coach Norv Turner said. – Full Report [...]

Comment on Senate moves home buyer tax credit froward crucial step, could pass tomorrow by S.White

S.White — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:14:21 +0000

Hi
Can anyone tell me how the tax credit will work for ” $6,500.00 tax credit” I sure could use it,both my husband And I lost our jobs this year. Any infor. would be most appreciated
Thank you
S.White

Comment on Polling recall petition signatures not possible by Mandy

Mandy — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:33:26 +0000

The identities are protected from the likes of folks like you who would invade our privacy. We all knew what we were signing. We are free, over 18 and should not be challenged by your innuendos.

Comment on Wednesday Morning Christmas Briefing by Alexander

Alexander — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:05:24 +0000

Hiya!. Thanks a bunch for the info. I’ve been digging around for info, but i think i’m getting lost!. Yahoo lead me here – good for you i suppose! Keep up the good work. I will be popping back over in a couple of days to see if there is any more info.

Comment on Senate moves home buyer tax credit froward crucial step, could pass tomorrow by Update6: Obama Signs New Homebuyer Tax Credit | Mortgage Loan Refinance Guru

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:41:53 +0000

[...] voted 85-2 in favor of sending the homebuyer tax credit extension one step closer to a final vote. Eric Wolff of the NC Times referred to the vote as “a cloture motion” that serves to end the debate on a bill. Several reports indicate that lawmakers could decide [...]

Comment on Senate moves home buyer tax credit froward crucial step, could pass tomorrow by Update6: Obama Signs New Homebuyer Tax Credit | US Economics News

Update6: Obama Signs New Homebuyer Tax Credit | US Economics News — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:20:43 +0000

Comment on Senate moves home buyer tax credit froward crucial step, could pass tomorrow by Update5: New Homebuyer Tax Credit Heads to the President | Mortgage Loan Refinance Guru

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:28:35 +0000

Comment on Senate moves home buyer tax credit froward crucial step, could pass tomorrow by Rebekah

Rebekah — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:26:40 +0000

This is so perfect, I am one of those people who have been tirelessly looking and still have not been able to find a home to purchase. This extension will releive the stress that I and maybe so many other people have been going through trying to meet the deadline to qualify for the home tax credit.

Comment on Senate moves home buyer tax credit froward crucial step, could pass tomorrow by Update3: The Very Latest on the $8,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit | Mortgage Loan Refinance Guru

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:38:20 +0000

Comment on Senate moves home buyer tax credit froward crucial step, could pass tomorrow by Pat Shaffer

Pat Shaffer — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:11:24 +0000

Thank goodness! I am a lender and have so many buyers looking for property. I am so thankful for them. This is a very positive action for the government to take in order to keep the housing market stimulated.

Comment on Senate moves home buyer tax credit froward crucial step, could pass tomorrow by rosemarie corrao

rosemarie corrao — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:50:40 +0000

we are wating to see if the first time home buyer is ext because the bank wells fargo has given us 6 closin dates but the last one is dec 7we need the credit to repair the home. the home is bank owned how the other bank want to charge us 100.oo a day if we dont close. we are giving our son money to buy the home, therefoe the bank is charging us 2000.00 if we close on dec 7 there are alot of empty homes in fla i hope and pray it wii be extended thanks rosemarie

Comment on Chargers inactives by joe rodriguez

joe rodriguez — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:31:48 +0000

i would like to thank cris chambers for the production he gave the chargers! wish him well and i know he will be picked up by someone else!! but with floyed & naanee playing lights out football just not enough ball to go aroung!! good luck chambers!!
GO CHARGERS!!!!!!

Comment on Senate moves home buyer tax credit froward crucial step, could pass tomorrow by Update3: The Very Latest on the $8,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit | HSH Financial News Blog

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:49:38 +0000

[...] in favor of sending the homebuyer tax credit extension one step closer to a final vote. In what Eric Wolff of the NC Times referred to as “a cloture motion” that serves to end the debate on a bill, several reports indicate that lawmakers could decide [...]

Comment on Senate moves home buyer tax credit froward crucial step, could pass tomorrow by ckvdigory

ckvdigory — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:02:11 +0000

woo hoo!

Comment on Senate moves home buyer tax credit froward crucial step, could pass tomorrow by Tax Credit News « Austin TX Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Tax Credit News « Austin TX Real Estate & Homes for Sale — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:41:21 +0000

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Comment on Senate moves home buyer tax credit froward crucial step, could pass tomorrow by Kathy Wilkins

Kathy Wilkins — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:05:28 +0000

This is such a big deal in the Real Estate industry. Many of us saw the showings dropping this weekend, as buyers felt that they would not be able to get the tax credit. I am sure this weekend, the showings will be up if this is passed. It is huge for the economy! Exisiting home owners are thrilled that they are going to be included in this.

Comment on Senate moves home buyer tax credit froward crucial step, could pass tomorrow by rookshana

rookshana — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:03:49 +0000

Lets hope the bill is passed tomorrow as this is important for the economy.Please no more delays, please extend the tax credit

Comment on Senate moves home buyer tax credit froward crucial step, could pass tomorrow by sam

sam — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:02:36 +0000

YAY!!

Comment on Then again, maybe there’s still a shadow inventory danger? by Sean OToole

Sean OToole — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:45:23 +0000

Properties that are in the foreclosure process are not “in the shadows”… you can look up each and every one using tools like ForeclosureRadar.com. Plus we clearly said there was no shadow inventory of “bank owned homes” just to be really clear.

I think you dam analogy was really good, I’d just remind you that dams can last a very long time, and it isn’t clear that is “has to be released”. The reality today is that we have millions of folks underwater in their homes, hundreds of thousands who aren’t making their payments, no political will to bail them out, and no political will to foreclose on them. We will sit in this limbo until some combo of the following things happen:

1. We get the political will to bail people out – whether through principal balance loan mods, bankruptcy cram downs, or the like.

2. We get the political will to foreclose on folks – politicians will have to have the stomach to be responsible for putting people on the street, and their constituents will have to be ok with a flood of properties hitting the market.

3. We suffer massive inflation that doubles wages (that’s what it will take to bring prices back to 2006 levels).

Those three realities have created a pretty strong dam… its unlikely to break anytime soon.

Comment on IRS looking into possible new home buyer tax credit fraud by The Rundown – “Romer, Shiller, Mobile, Caskets, Food Stamps and Booze” | Photomaniacal

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:10:52 +0000

[...] couples. This sham policy while giving Robert Shiller a “funny feeling” also is a great way to get you audited should you receive its benefits… it’s also a great way to perpetuate widespread fraud and support ridiculously high housing [...]

Comment on IRS looking into possible new home buyer tax credit fraud by The Rundown: Romer, Shiller, Mobile Devices, Caskets, Food Stamps and Booze | Reaction Radio

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:45:44 +0000

[...] This sham policy while giving Robert Shiller a “funny feeling” also is a great way to get you audited should you receive its benefits… it’s also a great way to perpetuate widespread fraud and support ridiculously high [...]

Comment on IRS looking into possible new home buyer tax credit fraud by San Diego Real Estate Pro

San Diego Real Estate Pro — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:29:15 +0000

I don’t believe that criminal behavior should stop good policy. Fraud should be prosecuted, and the IRS should follow up on red flags. But the $8000 homebuyer tax credit has been a huge boost to the real estate recovery. For months I’ve watched people scramble to make offers on homes for sale in San Diego. Every single first time buyer has the tax credit in mind, and they’ve been creating mental deadlines to be in escrow by October 31 so that they can close by November 30. I think that an extension with a gradual phase out by the end of 2010 (Max Baucus’ proposed amendment) is a the best approach. Without an extension I think it’s safe to say that there will be a big lull in real estate activity during the coming months.

Comment on What is Twitter? by Gerald Hampton

Gerald Hampton — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:36:00 +0000

Great article with a simple explainantion of Twitter. Glad to see tha the NC Times is realizing how to utilize and leverage these 21st century tools. I’d recommend you also take a look at Facebook, another very popular social networking tool.

Comment on Chargers vs. Chiefs: In-game commentary, discussion by Dashingprince

Dashingprince — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:34:07 +0000

I saw this game on TV in England.

Loads of empty seats right the way through the half. The websites were still selling the tickets.

7000 unsold tickets. Not good to say it was a sell out last year.